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What’s this?! Why it’s episode 1 of RetroNick.com’s new web series Boss Fights! Boss Fights! Takes a look at what we deem some of the best boss battles to ever grace our flickering boxes. The series gives people a chance to see and learn about these big baddies without having to resort to emulation, word of mouth, or having to...

Back from his Cruise and still kicking a nasty case of Con (cruise?) crud, Steve joins us for a rare mid-week Retro Rumble (Thanks Pat), to talk about his upcoming 10 month engagement in Kuwait, and say goodbye once more. Due to an unfortunate lack of planning on Nick's part, Louis is forced to join in via Skype.

Nick and James discuss rare games that have slipped through their fingers, and read some listener submitted scarcities as well. They also read the first captions from SomeTimesJames’ new weekly post, “Caption this Crap!”, and have a heart-felt moment as one long-time listener concedes our Nook prize to another.

In a world were everyone and their grandmother has made a Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 scarf, afghan, tapestry, or diorama, it's refreshing to see the 16-bit era get its due with this insane bit-art Afghan of Laura from Dracula X: The Rondo of Blood, for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM.

Next up on the chopping block? 1990's Veigues Tactical Gladiator for the TurboGrafx-16. A great Mech-shooter that somehow made its way across the Pacific (unlike most awesome Japanese games for the system. Sadly, something got lost in translation with the cover art.